Bay bean extract | Canavalia maritima | 25x – 3 g

Bay Bean Extract 25x is a concentrated botanical preparation made from Canavalia maritima, a hardy coastal legume commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Also known as beach bean or baybean, this resilient plant has a long ethnobotanical history in parts of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, where it has featured in traditional botanical and ceremonial practices. Each 3 g pack is securely sealed to help maintain the quality of the powdered extract.

About Bay Bean (Canavalia maritima)

Canavalia maritima is a member of the Fabaceae family. This vigorous, low-growing vine is naturally adapted to sandy coastal environments and can be found across many tropical shorelines.

The plant develops purple or violet flowers and distinctive elongated seed pods. Its seeds can remain buoyant in seawater, allowing them to travel considerable distances and contributing to the species’ extensive distribution along tropical coastlines. As a pioneer plant, bay bean can also play a role in helping stabilise sandy soils and coastal habitats.

Traditional and Cultural Background

Bay bean has been associated with a range of traditional practices in regions where it naturally occurs. Ethnobotanical accounts from southern Mexico describe the use of the plant around ceremonial and funerary settings, including practices connected with remembrance and ancestral traditions.

Dried leaves have also historically been used in smoking mixtures in some coastal communities, sometimes alongside tobacco or other locally available herbs. These practices vary between cultures and regions and form part of the broader traditional history of Canavalia species.

In Brazil, the plant is known by names including feijão-da-praia, meaning “beach bean”, reflecting its characteristic coastal habitat.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

Canavalia maritima and related Canavalia species contain a range of naturally occurring constituents, including:

• L-DOPA (3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine) — a naturally occurring amino acid derivative reported throughout the Canavalia genus
• Canavanine — a non-protein amino acid characteristic of various legumes
• Flavonoids and tannins
• Other minor botanical constituents that may vary according to the plant material and growing conditions

The precise chemical profile can differ depending on geographical origin, cultivation conditions, harvesting and processing.

25x Extraction

A 25x extraction ratio indicates that approximately 25 g of dried bay bean botanical material has been processed to produce around 1 g of concentrated extract.

Water and ethanol-based extraction can be used to transfer soluble constituents from the original plant material into the extract. Following extraction, the material is dried and milled into a consistent powder.

The 25x designation refers to the starting-material-to-extract ratio. It does not guarantee a particular concentration of individual compounds or a specific physiological effect.

Product Contents

Each package contains:

• 3 g Bay Bean Extract 25x
• Botanical source: Canavalia maritima
• Concentrated plant extract in powdered form
• Airtight sealed packaging

Storage and Safety

Store in a cool, dry and dark environment, protected from direct sunlight, heat and humidity. Keep the package properly sealed and out of reach of children.

Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Individuals with known sensitivities or allergies to legumes in the Fabaceae family should exercise particular caution.

If you take prescription medicines, have an existing medical condition or are unsure whether this concentrated botanical preparation is suitable for you, speak with a qualified healthcare professional before use.

This product is a botanical preparation, not a medicinal product, and is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease or medical condition. It should not be considered a replacement for a varied and balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Check the laws and regulations applicable to Canavalia maritima extracts in your country before purchasing, possessing or using this product.